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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,872.11, 1,121,748.78 and 450,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,872.11, 1,121,748.78 and 450,294.85 is: 621,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,872.11 : 1,121,748.78 = 450,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,872.11/1,121,748.78 = 450,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,872.11x = 1,121,748.78 × 450,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,872.11x = 505,117,698,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,117,698,627.78/812,872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,398.73

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